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6. Januar 2026
Monster outing in win
Pickett accumulated 29 points (11-20 FG, 7-11 3Pt), five rebounds and seven assists in 42 minutes during Monday's 125-124 overtime win over Philadelphia.
Analyse
With Jamal Murray (ankle) getting a maintenance day on the second leg of this back-to-back set, among several other key players, Pickett drew the start and put up quite the performance as the Nuggets pulled out the win. Pickett really struggled in his previous three starts this season, posting averages of 7.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.3 minutes per game.
6. Januar 2026
Back with first unit
Pickett is starting Monday's game against the 76ers.
Analyse
Pickett will return to the starting lineup to make his third start in four games. The Nuggets have only nine active players Monday, so there should be plenty of opportunities for Pickett to pick up the slack in the backcourt.
4. Januar 2026
Rejoins reserves
Pickett will come off the bench for Sunday's game against Brooklyn.
Analyse
Christian Braun (ankle) is back in action Sunday, which brings Pickett's two-game stint with the starters to an end. Pickett logged nine and 10 points across the two starts. He'll be a fringe rotation piece going forward.
1. Januar 2026
Will start Wednesday
Pickett will start against the Raptors on Wednesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analyse
The 26-year-old guard will get the starting nod for the second time this season, pushing Tim Hardaway to the second unit. Over his last seven outings, Pickett has averaged 4.3 points, 2.7 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 16.4 minutes per contest.